Under the general supervision
of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs, and provides lead direction for
the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal systems, and
other related electrical systems. Performs related duties as required.

2. Completes the more complex, and State-regulated, electrical maintenance
and repair projects assigned to the traffic signal maintenance unit.

3. Maintains all field components in the signal systems including: painting
of signal related equipment to resist weathering; annual testing of conflict
monitors, and annual re-lamping of signals; and verifying the operational
status of fire preemption equipment.

4. Implements work plans, and assigns and inspects the technical work
of unit staff to ensure compliance with electrical codes, City specifications
and standards, and State safety laws.

5. Identifies and diagnoses maintenance and repair needs and recommends
corrective action to the Maintenance Supervisor; submits requests and
specifications for equipment and supplies.

6. Participates in the inspections of new traffic signal installations
and repairs for compliance with construction plans, specifications, and
electrical codes; monitors all contracted projects that fall within the
responsibility of the position, for compliance with City standards.

8. Participates in the training and orientation of new unit employees,
to include electrical apprenticeship training.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of electrical
and electronic traffic signal systems, practices, tools, terminology,
materials, and equipment; knowledge of the principles and methods of technical
supervision and training; knowledge of the design, construction, installation
and maintenance of electrical and lighting equipment and systems; knowledge
of the procedures for operating an aerial lift truck and related equipment;
knowledge of electrical codes and related ordinances and regulations;
knowledge of electric motors, control systems, and video detection equipment;
knowledge of safe working practices; knowledge of computer systems as
they relate to traffic signal operations; ability to provide the necessary
technical and functional supervision for assigned unit staff; ability
to perform electrical system maintenance and repair; ability to utilize
word processing, spreadsheet, database, and network operating systems
sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; ability to perform
at a skill level that is representative of a General Journeyman Electrician
in the electrical trades; ability to use electrical tools and equipment
in a safe manner; ability to operate an aerial lift truck and related
equipment; ability to diagnose causes of electrical failure, and repair
electrical and electronic traffic signal systems; ability to participate
in a citywide preventive signal maintenance program; ability to understand,
and carry out, oral and written instructions; ability to work safely at
heights found with traffic signal repair; ability to read, write, and
speak at a level required for successful job performance; ability to respond
to traffic signal emergencies at any time of the day or night; ability
to maintain good working relationships with co-workers, contractors, other
agencies, and the general public.

Experience and Training

Three years of increasingly
responsible experience as a journey-level electrician, with responsibility
for traffic signal maintenance capacity, to include installing and repairing
various types of traffic signal control systems (e.g. type 170 controller),
or any combination of experience, training and education that provides
the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of a State of Oregon
General Journeyman Electrician License.

Possession of an IMSA Traffic
Signal Technician I certificate, or the ability to obtain within twelve
months of appointment.